Test: Active Straight Leg Raise

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess active hip flexion in a non-postural position. Patient lays supine on table with arms at sides. Patient actively flexes hip with an extended knee and ankle at 90 degrees. Goal is >70 degrees of hip flexion. A fail may indicate a stability or mobility problem in the hips, pelvis, or spine. A pass may indicate a stability or mobility problem of the pelvis or spine.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient lays supine on table with arms at sides and actively flexes hip with an extended knee.

Criteria

• 70 degrees of hip flexion

Measurement

70.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail